Pell invitation confirms his plan to run for RI governor

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Clay Pell is entering the race for Rhode Island governor -- and bringing along his family legacy and the star power of his wife, Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan.

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Posted Jan. 27, 2014 @ 12:04 pm

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Clay Pell is entering the race for Rhode Island governor -- and bringing along his family legacy and the star power of his wife, Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan.

The grandson of late U.S. Sen. Claiborne Pell will formally announce his candidacy Tuesday. He made his intentions clear Monday with an invitation to the event bearing the logo "Clay Pell for Governor."

The 32-year-old Democrat served in the U.S. Coast Guard and worked on the White House National Security staff and at the U.S. Education Department.

Pell says he's prepared for the job and would bring the state together to address its economic challenges.